Photo courtesy of Duggan Dolan Mortuary - Butte
Butte, Montana
Nov 16, 1949 – Mar 1, 2024
Mr. Kenneth L. Penrod passed away on March 01, 2024, in Butte, Montana. Kenneth was born on November 16, 1949, in Danville, Illinois, the son of Charles and Ruby (Meade) Penrod.
Kenneth proudly served his country as a member of the United States Air Force for 23 years. He married Connie Keen in Potomac, Illinois on November 14, 1981. After his discharge from the military, he formed Federal Health Services with his wife, Connie, a firm that specialized in medical recruitment, finding doctors to fill positions in rural communities. He was stationed in Butte as a Recruiter for the Air Force in 1985. After being stationed, briefly, in Georgia, he made Butte his home in 1991.
Montana was suited to Kenneth’s love of the outdoors. Amongst his many hobbies, he enjoyed gunsmithing, shooting, hunting, and fishing. When not enjoying the beauty of Montana’s great outdoors, Kenneth loved to play poker.
Kenneth was preceded in death by his parents, Charles and Ruby Penrod. He is survived by his wife, Connie; daughters, Angela (Micheal) Heller, Amber (Brian) Smith, and Kendall (James) Coniglio; grandsons; Troy Dawes (Katie Farinelli) Branden (Daylin) Smith, Jared Edwards, Garrett Edwards, and Connor Smith; and his granddaughter, Maxx Kent. He is also survived by 3 great-grandson, a great-granddaughter; his sister, Carolyn Stevens (Carlo Lewis) of Indianapolis, Indiana; and his niece and nephew.
Friends may call on Thursday after 11:00 am in the Duggan Dolan Mortuary Chapel. Funeral Services will be conducted at 12:00 PM (noon). Interment will follow in Mountain View Cemetery.
Read MoreConnie our hearts are with you especially today. Please know that we are here for you. Dave says that Ken was and will always be his best friend.
Dave and Terrie Mohn
March 01, 2025 | Bullhead City, AZ | Friend
Connie--Have great memories of Ken and you and "Federal Health Service." You helped me and the community of Malta, Montana, recruit docs and mid-levels in the 1990s and early 2000s. Ken really understood how to recruit medical providers to rural Montana. Did a great job. He referred me to Dr. Ed Medina, who came to Malta in 2003 (I think). Almost 70 now, he is still practicing in Malta. Also, Physician Assistant Patrick Armstrong. Ken referred me to Patrick in 1995. Excellent PA. He...
Larry Putnam, retired CEO Phillips County Hospital, Malta, MT
May 30, 2024 | Work
We are so sad to hear of the loss of your dear Ken. We sure enjoyed your company and playing euchre at the lake. Our condolences to you Connie, and your family.
Sincerely, John & vera johnson
Vera Johnson
March 08, 2024 | Philipsburg, MT | Friend
Ken's Arizona buddy Casper. He is sure gonna miss his treats and licking Ken's ears and neck.
Terrie Mohn
March 06, 2024 | Bullhead City, MT | Friend
Spending time at our home.
Dave and Terrie Mohn
March 05, 2024 | Bullhead City, AZ | Friend
Spending time at their home
Dave and Terrie Mohn
March 05, 2024 | Bullhead City, AZ | Friend
We loved Ken so very much and have many fond memories. We love you Connie and our hearts go out to you and your family.
Dave and Terrie Mohn
March 05, 2024 | Bullhead City, AZ | Friend
Ken was my recruiter. He went above and beyond to get me in the Air Force before I turned 28. He was there throughout my career with advice and support. I will always be grateful for what he did in the best move I made in my life. My deepest condolences to Connie and his family.
Mudge Tamietti, MSgt , USAF retired.
March 04, 2024 | North Charleston, SC | Friend
